Your Weekly News & Updates |
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From Rachel Yates, Presbytery Executive |
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Growing up in the West, I heard a lot of country music in my home. My parents played Glenn Campbell and Mac Davis, Tammy Wynette and Loretta Lynn. Every so often, however, something magical would happen. My parents would bring out their vinyl record of polka music. It filled the room with lively, joyous sounds.
It wasn’t until college that I attempted to dance the polka. The school held a...(read more)
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FAREWELL TO DELISA BUCKINGHAM-TAYLOR |
On Sunday, September 12, Grace United Church in Fort Atkinson said goodbye to their long-time pastor Delisa Buckingham-Taylor, who is moving out of state. It was a service filled with laughter, tears, and the ultimate “mic drop.” Grace also celebrated the completion of its Matthew 25 challenge to more than double the original gift from the Presbytery’s anonymous donor to benefit the Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson and RIP Medical Debt. |
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FEEDBACK FOR SUMMER HOURS? |
For several years the Presbytery has had summer hours which meant the office was closed on Fridays (there is always someone on call for emergencies). The Personnel Committee is evaluating this tradition and is soliciting feedback from the Presbytery. Do you have any thoughts or concerns about the summer hours policy? If you do, please email Jenny Gleichauf at jenny@covpres.org.
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Matthew 25: I needed clothes and you clothed me... |
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UPDATE ON WISCONSIN LABOR TRAFFICKING CRIME |
The Janesville Gazette Xtra offers this detailed story on the labor trafficking victims helped by the Presbytery, as well as the prosecution of the exploiters. We challenge all of our congregations and members to watch the educational video from UMOS so you can spot and interrupt labor trafficking, and to advise Chris Halverson in the Presbytery office (chalverson@pbymilwaukee.org) if you’re willing to be notified when urgent victim assistance needs for care bags, furnishings, or furniture come up.
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COVID-19 News & Information |
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AN UPDATE FROM LISA ALLGOOD |
General Presbyter of Cincinnati Presbytery and immunocytochemist Lisa Allgood offers the following update:
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CAN WE SING YET?
A letter from the Wisconsin Council of Churches
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Dear Friends:
One of the questions we get asked the most is, "Can our congregation safely resume singing?" We'll get to that question, but to do so, we have to put the answer in the proper context.
Epidemiologists and other medical experts often say the COVID-19 delta variant is a game changer, but it can be difficult to understand. Here's the problem in a nutshell: Delta might be 60% more infectious than the original strain. That doesn't sound like a lot until you...(read more)
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HELP AFGHAN ALLIES THROUGH FAITH-BASED MISSIONS
A letter from the Interfaith Conference of Greater Milwaukee
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Dear Interfaith Friends and Family,
Local Agencies Helping Refugees report from CBS 58 on August 30, 2021 regarding the Afghan Crisis, interviewed Bishop Paul Erickson, Greater Milwaukee Synod (ELCA) and member of Interfaith Conference's Executive Committee. He spoke about ways in which we can help Afghan refugees, not just now, but for years to come, "We want to have people who can pick up the phone and check in...that longstanding relationship with refugees is critical." Governor Tony Evers reported he felt confident that the vetting process outside the US and inside the US was in order. Jay Sugar, Parish Relations Coordinator at Catholic Charities, knowing that there would be a large number of people arriving in the weeks to come, is requesting help as they move forward.
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UPDATE: HELPING AFGHAN REFUGEES
An update from Lutheran Social Services
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Friends,
Thank you so much for your outpouring of support for the Afghans arriving in Wisconsin.
Lutheran Social Services is currently working to resettle Afghans into local communities after...(read more)
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News from the Denomination |
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CHURCH LEASE AND COVENANT ISSUES |
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According to our PC(USA) Book of Order, “the ministry of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service…” The ways that this ministry is lived out varies from one congregation to another, depending on culture, context, and needs of the church and broader community. In this third webinar of The Year of Leader Formation, join a panel of deacons, pastors, and ruling elders in exploring this vital ordered ministry of the church. You will have an opportunity to hear about the ways that the gifts and skills of deacons are used within congregational ministries, community impacts of deacon ministries, and the connection between discipleship and deacons. There will be an opportunity for questions, answers, and further exploration of the way God is moving through the deacons of the PC(USA).
September 16, 2021, 6:00–7:30 pm (CST)
The webinar will be recorded and will be posted on the Year of Leader Formation websitein the week following the event. Korean and Spanish interpretation will be available for registered attendees.
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NEW INTERGENERATIONAL MISSION TOOLKIT |
Looking to plan an intergenerational mission experience or mission trip? Or are you wanting to make suggestions for at home mission opportunities? This new Intergenerational Mission Toolkit from the PC(USA) includes the why, the what, and the how.
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PARDEEVILLE WATERMELON FESTIVAL |
Saturday, September 11, Pardeeville, the home of the U.S. Watermelon Speed-Eating and Seed-Spitting Championships, celebrates its favorite fruit with a watermelon-carving competition, free all-you-can-eat watermelon and more!
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The Sower - August 2021 Newsletter for the Presbyterian Women in the Synod of Lakes and Prairies
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Future Presbytery Gathering Dates |
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Presbytery of Milwaukee
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